SUBJ: Vitamin C boosts Bifidobacteria
SUBtitle: Have a sip of kefir every morning
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SHORT NOTES:
1..Microbiome discovery: Vitamin C boosts Bifidobacteria, potentially revolutionizing viral treatment!
2..To maintain a healthy microbiome, have a sip of kefir every morning.
3..Suggestions from the Mayo Clinic, energy drinks, french fries, the truth about intermittent fasting.
4..Nutrition for cramps: potassium magnesium calcium 91 ounces (11-15 cups) of fluid.
5..Sarcopenia poses a significant global health challenge.
6..Intervening on Calorie Intake or Eating Timing in Older Adults: It works.
7..Reminder: an easy way to reduce baldness.
8..Omega-3 (fish oil) is useful for reducing heart disease risk if the formulation and amounts are correct.
9..Your immune system works better when you are exposed to the sun.
LONG NOTES:
Another reason to take Mito-C and Triumph – Groundbreaking microbiome discovery: Vitamin C boosts Bifidobacteria, potentially revolutionizing viral treatment! This builds on in vitro studies showing Bifidobacterium thrives with vitamin C and D, but Dr. Hazan’s lab is the first to confirm this in humans. Why does this matter? Patients with COVID-19 and other viruses often show a dramatic loss of Bifidobacterium, which may weaken their immune response. Could vitamin C’s antiviral effects stem from its ability to restore these critical microbes?
To maintain a healthy microbiome, have a sip of kefir every morning.
A kind suggestion from the Mayo Clinic, if you want some good nutrition information. all about energy drinks, if french fries can increase fertility, and the truth about intermittent fasting.
Information about leg cramps from Mass General. Nutrition for cramps: Recommended potassium intake for an average adult: Men: 3,400 milligrams per day. Women: 2,600 milligrams per day (and a banana only provides about 7% of this requirement), but on average, men eat about 3,000 mg/day, and women eat about 2,300 mg/day. Suggested amounts of magnesium 400–420 milligrams a day for men, 310–320 mg a day for women, 350–360 mg a day for pregnant women; A study found that 500 mg of calcium daily for 40 days reduced leg cramps in some individuals, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). hydration tips for athletes – adult women should consume about 91 ounces (11 cups) of fluid a day. Adult men require about 125 ounces (15 cups), according to the Institute of Medicine.
Exploration of Pathogenesis and Cutting-Edge Treatment Strategies of Sarcopenia: A Narrative Review. Sarcopenia a progressive and multifactorial musculoskeletal syndrome characterized by loss of muscle mass and function, poses a significant global health challenge, particularly in aging populations. Epidemiological studies reveal that sarcopenia affects approximately 5– 10% of the general population, with prevalence rates escalating dramatically after age 60 to reach 10– 27% in older adults. Emerging evidence points to the pivotal role of mitochondrial dysfunction, altered myokine profiles, and neuromuscular junction degeneration in sarcopenia progression. Additionally, breakthroughs in stem cell therapy, exosome-based treatments, and precision nutrition offer promising avenues for clinical intervention.
Intervening on Calorie Intake or Eating Timing in Older Adults: Lessons Learned in the Healthy Aging and Late-Life Outcomes Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. The Healthy Aging and Late Life Outcomes Pilot (HALLO-P) trial was designed to pilot in-person and remotely delivered caloric restriction (CR and RCR respectively) and time restricted eating (TRE) in preparation for a long-term multi-site clinical trial. An intervention designed to promote CR, primarily delivered remotely and supported by self-monitoring technology, is both feasible and acceptable to many older adults. Participants were community-dwelling older (60+ yrs) adults with obesity or overweight with an indication for weight loss. Participants were randomized to 9 months of group-based CR, RCR, or TRE supported by self-monitoring technologies [ie, a tablet application paired with an activity monitor (all) and wireless scale (CR and RCR)]. Intervention staff recorded attendance at sessions and noted intervention-related lessons learned as they arose.
Reminder: an easy way to reduce baldness.
Science 22 May pg 831-Omega-3 (fish oil) is useful for reducing heart disease risk if the formulation and amounts are correct. Krill oil from MDR is not oxidized like many fish oils. Pg 831 – Your immune system works better when you are exposed to the sun. An infection-responsive gene was activated during daylight in zebra fish.
